Groups offer free mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted: Updated:Local organizations are spreading the word about the signs, symptoms and risks of breast cancer all month long in Windsor Terrace.
The Brooklyn TEAL Community Center is giving women ages 40 to 79 free mammograms regardless of whether or not they have insurance. TEAL stands for Tell Every Amazing Lady.
Myriad Genetics is also giving free genetic assessments.
Other breast cancer awareness events and free mammogram screenings are taking place throughout October, which marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
These organizations also have support groups and other workshops to help those living with cancer.
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Police release surveillance photo of carjacking suspect
Police release surveillance photo of carjacking suspect
Police release surveillance photo of carjacking suspect
Police have released a surveillance photo of the man they say stole a car in Canarsie with three children inside.
Police have released a surveillance photo of the man they say stole a car in Canarsie with three children inside.
Poll: National Wreaths Across America Day
Poll: National Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
After-school program allows teens to launch radio program
After-school program allows teens to launch radio program
Starting next year, teens in New York City will have a chance to broadcast their own radio show that can be heard anywhere in the world.
Starting next year, teens in New York City will have a chance to broadcast their own radio show that can be heard anywhere in the world.
Federal judge rules health care overhaul unconstitutional
Federal judge rules health care overhaul unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Affordable Care Act "invalid" on the eve of the sign-up deadline for coverage next year.
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Affordable Care Act "invalid" on the eve of the sign-up deadline for coverage next year.
Furry Friends for 12/14 - Animals for adoption
Furry Friends for 12/14 - Animals for adoption
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Grand Street Campus basketball team surprised by Brooklyn Net
A Williamsburg high school basketball team had a practice they won't forget thanks to an appearance by a Brooklyn Net.
A Williamsburg high school basketball team had a practice they won't forget thanks to an appearance by a Brooklyn Net.
Councilman wants Woody Guthrie’s name added to Mermaid Ave.
Councilman wants Woody Guthrie’s name added to Mermaid Ave.
City Councilman Mark Treyger says he’s working to add Woody Guthrie’s name to the corner of Mermaid Avenue and West 35th Street.
City Councilman Mark Treyger says he’s working to add Woody Guthrie’s name to the corner of Mermaid Avenue and West 35th Street.
Police: Man raped sleeping woman on subway
Police: Man raped sleeping woman on subway
The 25-year-old victim fell asleep on the F train shortly after midnight Wednesday, according to authorities.
The 25-year-old victim fell asleep on the F train shortly after midnight Wednesday, according to authorities.
Kensington neighbors deflated by theft of blow-up holiday decorations
Kensington neighbors deflated by theft of blow-up holiday decorations
Several Kensington neighbors say their Christmas decorations have been disappearing from their front lawns over the past few weeks.
Several Kensington neighbors say their Christmas decorations have been disappearing from their front lawns over the past few weeks.
ESPN: Yankee Stadium ranked highest in food safety violations
ESPN: Yankee Stadium ranked highest in food safety violations
A food safety investigation by ESPN found Yankee Stadium was the worst MLB ballpark in terms of food violations.
A food safety investigation by ESPN found Yankee Stadium was the worst MLB ballpark in terms of food violations.
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France shooting aftermath
France shooting aftermath
Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Your 2018 Brooklyn Holiday Lights Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Holiday Lights Photos
Do you have an amazing holiday lights display? We want to see it! Upload photos to the site or post them on Instagram and Twitter with #BKHolidayLights.
Do you have an amazing holiday lights display? We want to see it! Upload photos to the site or post them on Instagram and Twitter with #BKHolidayLights.
Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
From Jack-Jack, of the "Incredibles," to the newest Fingerlings toy, we have a list of the hottest toys for the kids in your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
Your Brooklyn 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Brooklyn 2018 Holiday Photos
Celebrating the holidays with your loved ones? We want to see your photos!
Celebrating the holidays with your loved ones? We want to see your photos!
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
PHOTOS: Services for former President George HW Bush
PHOTOS: Services for former President George HW Bush
Former President George HW Bush died Nov. 30 in Houston, Texas.
Former President George HW Bush died Nov. 30 in Houston, Texas.
Photos: A look back at the 2013 Metro-North derailment, 5 years later
A look back at the 2013 Metro-North derailment, 5 years later
Dec. 1 marks the fifth anniversary of the 2013 Metro-North Hudson Line derailment that killed four people near the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx.
Dec. 1 marks the fifth anniversary of the 2013 Metro-North Hudson Line derailment that killed four people near the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
